In other news... while I was sick in bed with the flu... a fun little package arrived for me in the mail!

My dehydrator! You guys convinced me to go with the dehydrator over the yogurt maker... so, that's what I did.

I'm in love with it already and cannot wait to try it out this weekend... provided this flu thing cooperates! I'm definitely making some dried apples, and apple fruit leather, but Taryn has enticed me to also try some croutons!

I'm glad you finally got your pan all cleaned up! I know what you mean about getting distracted by blogging because it has happened to me too! So sorry to hear about the flu thing. I hope you are all better soon! Get lots of rest and let the blogging take care of itself for a while! :)

Thanks for your visit...you can fry the chips in vegetable oil as well...I use peanut oil for any frying I do, simply because it has a higher heat point and doesn't see to soak into the food as much as veggie oil.

When cooking, please make sure to follow kitchen hygiene and safety -- cook meat until internal temperature is at safe levels, always check labels for allergens, and use caution in the kitchen -- I love sharing recipes, but I am not liable for damages done as a result of trying these recipes.